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Install Pawn Appétit

Get started with Pawn Appétit in minutes. Choose your platform and follow the simple installation instructions.

Choose Your Platform

Pawn Appétit is available for all major desktop platforms.

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Windows

Windows 7 and above

Download for Windows

Installation Steps:

  1. 1.Download the Windows installer (.exe file)
  2. 2.Run the installer as administrator
  3. 3.Follow the installation wizard
  4. 4.Launch Pawn Appétit from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

System Requirements:

  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB available disk space
  • DirectX 11 compatible graphics
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macOS

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and above

Download for macOS

Installation Steps:

  1. 1.Download the macOS disk image (.dmg file)
  2. 2.Open the downloaded .dmg file
  3. 3.Drag Pawn Appétit to your Applications folder
  4. 4.Launch from Applications or Spotlight search

System Requirements:

  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB available disk space
  • Intel or Apple Silicon processor
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Linux

Ubuntu 22.04+ or equivalent

Download for Linux

Installation Steps:

  1. 1.Download the Linux AppImage file
  2. 2.Make the file executable: chmod +x pawn-appetit-linux.AppImage
  3. 3.Run the AppImage file directly
  4. 4.Optionally, integrate with your desktop environment

System Requirements:

  • Ubuntu 22.04+ or equivalent distribution
  • webkit2gtk 4.1 or later
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB available disk space

Build from Source

For developers who want to build Pawn Appétit from source code.

Prerequisites

Tauri prerequisitespnpm package managerNode.js 18+Rust toolchain

Build Instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Pawn-Appetit/pawn-appetit.git
cd pawn-appetit

2. Install dependencies

pnpm install

3. Run in development mode

pnpm tauri dev

4. Build for production

pnpm tauri build

Development Mode

Use pnpm tauri dev for development with hot reload. The production build will be available insrc-tauri/target/release.

Coming Soon

We're working on bringing Pawn Appétit to more platforms.

Android App

Native Android application for chess analysis on mobile devices.

iOS App

Native iOS application for iPhone and iPad users.

Web Version

Browser-based version for instant access without installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawn Appétit free to use?

Yes, Pawn Appétit is completely free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. You can use it without any restrictions.

Do I need an internet connection to use Pawn Appétit?

No, Pawn Appétit works completely offline. However, some features like importing games from online platforms require an internet connection.

Can I import my existing games and databases?

Yes, you can import games in PGN format and databases in various formats. The application supports standard chess formats.

How do I install chess engines?

Pawn Appétit includes an engine manager that makes it easy to install and configure UCI-compatible engines with just a few clicks.

Is my data secure and private?

Yes, all your data is stored locally on your device. Pawn Appétit includes optional anonymous telemetry that can be disabled in settings.

How do I update to the latest version?

Pawn Appétit includes an automatic update checker. You can also manually download the latest version from GitHub releases.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during installation, our community is here to help.

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